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Merz Pharmaceuticals specialises in the research and marketing of drugs for the treatment of neurological and psychiatric diseases.

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Merz

founded date

01.01.1908

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For Profit

IPO status

Private

Description

The company is a leader in Alzheimer's research and has developed the world's first drug for the treatment of moderate to severe stages of the disease. It also offers drugs for Parkinson's, depression, and dystonia. Merz Therapeutics aims to address the unique needs of patients with movement disorders and other health conditions that severely impact their quality of life. The company has a patient-centric approach, cutting-edge research and development efforts, and dedicated commercial teams. Merz Therapeutics is headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, and represented in over 90 countries, with a North America affiliate based in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is part of the Merz Group, a family-owned company that has been developing innovations to serve unmet patient and customer needs for over 110 years.
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Sub-Organizations
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Merz Therapeutics

Merz Therapeutics

Merz Therapeutics innovates to improve global patient outcomes in 3 therapeutic fields.

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Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology

Subsector

Biotechnology

Location

Frankfurt, Germany

count Of Investments

1
Merz Venture Initiative

Merz Venture Initiative

An Investment Firm.

count Of Investments

1
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Acquisitions
5
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Date 
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ON Light Sciences acquired by Merz Pharma

ON Light Sciences acquired by Merz Pharma

acquirer

Merz Pharma
Merz Pharma

date

15.08.2016

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Acquisition
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Subsector

Medical Equipment

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Ulthera acquired by Merz Pharma

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date

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Acquisition

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Anteis acquired by Merz Pharma

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Acquisition
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People

Employee Profiles
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Jane Royall

Director, Corporate Communications and Business Planning

David Wohde

David Wohde

Head of Digital Transformation

Bob Rhatigan

Bob Rhatigan

CEO

Lisa Parr

Lisa Parr

VICE PRESIDENT, Head of R&D Merz Device Innovation Center

Friedrich Merz

Founder

William D. Humphries

William D. Humphries

Chairman, Merz LLC Board, Merz Aesthetics Board, and Merz Canada Board

Liz Panzica Newman

Liz Panzica Newman

Sr. Director of Marketing

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